I just heard that NJ has a bail system effective the beginning of 2017.
40% of their jail population was awaiting their trial because they couldn't afford bail, studies showed. Now, high risk or violent criminals can't get out on bail. While low risk accused are set free which should help their defend their case.
"The new system assigns defendants scores of one to six, with one being the least risky. They receive a risk assessment within 48 hours of their arrests, though some judges, like Mr. Caposela, are striving to complete assessments within 24 hours."
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/06/nyregion/new-jersey-bail-system.html
I think this is a landmark criminal justice reform. I'm shocked that I just heard about this.
40% of their jail population was awaiting their trial because they couldn't afford bail, studies showed. Now, high risk or violent criminals can't get out on bail. While low risk accused are set free which should help their defend their case.
"The new system assigns defendants scores of one to six, with one being the least risky. They receive a risk assessment within 48 hours of their arrests, though some judges, like Mr. Caposela, are striving to complete assessments within 24 hours."
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/06/nyregion/new-jersey-bail-system.html
I think this is a landmark criminal justice reform. I'm shocked that I just heard about this.
